Friday, July 26
‘Give it a Shot’
POLSON — The Montana Chamber Foundation invites you to join us for ‘Give it a Shot’ Clay Target Shooting Tournament from 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Proceeds go toward promoting entrepreneurship in Montana middle and high schools. No experience necessary – beginners and novices welcome. On-site coaching and loaner guns available.
Tournament will take place at Big Sky Sporting Clays in Polson. Registration is $400/person and includes: Ace in the Hole reception & BBQ admission, shooting fees, roundtrip transportation to Big Sky Sporting Clays, on-the-go breakfast, lunch, and prizes. Contact Cary Hegreberg at 406-439-4163 or cahegreberg@gmail.com for more information.
Blues Festival begins
HOT SPRINGS — For two days on the north lawn of Symes Hot Springs Hotel the 14th annual Hot Springs Blues Festival will feature true blues music from around the Northwest. Hambone & the Banned will play nightly from 6-8 p.m. and from 8:30-10:30 p.m. JD and the Jaguars will perform.
Call 406-741-2361 or go to: symeshotspringsbluesfestival.com for updates.
Bring your big bib to the Crabfest
RONAN — The annual Crabfest will take place at the Lake County Fair on the Fair Grounds, 300 Third Ave. NW, on Friday, July 26, at 5 p.m. Pre-purchase tickets from the Ronan Chamber of Commerce: secretary@ronanchamber.com.
Enjoy ‘The Cemetery Club’
POLSON — Port Polson Players presents “The Cemetery Club,” July 2 –Aug. 11. All shows run Thursday through Saturday evenings at 7:30 p.m. with Sunday matinees at 2 p.m.
Lake County Fair holds many events
RONAN — The following events take place at Lake County Fair on the Fairgrounds, 300 Third Ave. NW, on Friday, July 26: Breakfast 8-11 a.m.; Beef and Dairy Breeding and Showmanship 9 a.m.; Kid Zone 9 a.m.-6 p.m.; Rabbit Show 9 a.m.; Poultry Show 2 p.m.; Crabfest 5 p.m.; Small Fry Stock Show 5:30 p.m.
Pachyderms to meet
POLSON — The next Pachyderm meeting will be Friday, July 26, at noon at the Polson Rural Fire Station located at 25 Regatta Road.
Our guest speaker for this meeting will be Polson Police Chief George Simpson. The Police Chief will give us an update on crime in the city, what are we able to as citizens to help eliminate crime and how his first year as police chief has been. He will be available for Q & A.
We hope to see a good turnout for the Police Chief.
Rock the Dock again
POLSON — Music starts at 7 p.m. at the KwaTaqNuk Resort, 49708 US Highway 93 East, with “Redhawk” providing the tunes. Admission is free and all ages are welcome.
Sandpiper reception
POLSON — “The Aye’s Have It” Art Show Reception takes place at the Sandpiper Art Gallery & Gifts from 5-7 p.m.
Saturday, July 27
Flathead Cherry Festival held
POLSON — From 7-10 a.m. purchase a pancake breakfast at the Elks Lodge. From noon-5 p.m. get creatuve ib a block of sidewalk at our all-ages chalk art contest. Judging at 5 p.m. Cherry spitting at 2 p.m.
Lake County Fair includes ‘Kid Zone’
RONAN — The following events take place at Lake County Fair on the Fairgrounds, 300 Third Ave. NW, on Saturday, July 27: 8-11 a.m. Breakfast; Beef and Dairy Breeding and Showmanship 9 a.m.; Kid Zone 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Large Animal Round Robin, Small Animal Round Robin to follow 3-4 p.m.; All projects released 7-9 p.m.
Learn country dancing
RONAN — Free country dance lessons will be given at the Lake County Fairgrounds on Saturday, July 27, from 4-6 p.m.
A free teen competition will take place from 6-7 p.m. The main event takes place from 7 p.m. to midnight. Tickets are $5 at the door.
Sunday, July 28
‘The Cemetery Club’ performed
POLSON — Port Polson Players presents, Ivan Menchell’s “The Cemetery Club,” Sunday matinees at 2 p.m. Reservations are available by calling the Players box office at 406-883-9212 or through the theatre website at: portpolsonplayers.com. All events produced at Polson’s beautiful Theatre on the Lake are presented in association with The Mission Valley Friends of the Arts.
Cherry Festival held downtown Polson
POLSON — Enjoy live music from 1- a.m.-3 p.m. Enter your prized baked or cooked recipes for a chance to win the best pie, sweet and or savory at 1 p.m. at the Food Court Tent.
Thursday, August 1
Enjoy ‘The Cemetery Club’
POLSON — Port Polson Players presents, Ivan Menchell’s “The Cemetery Club,” July 25 – Aug. 11. All shows run Thursday through Saturday evenings at 7:30 p.m.with Sunday matinees at 2 p.m. Reservations are available by calling the Players box office at 406-883-9212 or through the theatre website at: portpolsonplayers.com. All events produced at Polson’s beautiful Theatre on the Lake are presented in association with The Mission Valley Friends of the Arts.
Polson museum open 7-days per week
POLSON — The Polson Flathead Lake Museum is located at 708 Main Street, Polson and is open Monday-Saturday 10 a.m.-4 p.m. and Sunday 1-4 p.m.
Friday, August 2
‘The Cemetery Club’ performed
POLSON — Port Polson Players presents, Ivan Menchell’s “The Cemetery Club,” July 25 – Aug. 11. All shows run Thursday through Saturday evenings at 7:30 p.m. with Sunday matinees at 2 p.m. Reservations are available by calling the Players box office at 406-883-9212. All events produced at Polson’s beautiful Theatre on the Lake are presented in association with The Mission Valley Friends of the Arts.
Bio Station holds open house
YELLOW BAY — The University of Montana Flathead Lake Bio Station will hold an open house on Friday, Aug. 2. More information to follow.
Discuss book on experiences as hospice nurse, volunteer
POLSON — Please join us at the North Lake County Public Library on Friday, Aug. 2, at 1 p.m. to meet multi-talented author RuthiE Neilanas she introduces her latest book,“A Sweet Taste of the Last Slice.” RuthiE will share from her experience as a hospice nurse and volunteer.
RSVP to Helen Mangels at 406-833-0009.
Feel free to bring a friend or someone who may want or need to know more about hospice care.
Refreshments will be served.
FWP hosting outdoor speaker series at Flathead Lake State Park
KALISPELL — Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is hosting an outdoor speaker series in August in the Harry Horn Picnic Shelter at the Wayfarers Unit of Flathead Lake State Park, 8600 Mt. Hwy 35, Bigfork. The speaker series event is held every Friday evening from 7-7:45 p.m. in August. There is no cost to attend the event, but registration is required. Call the ranger station for more information and to register at 406-837-3041, ext. 0. On Aug. 2 the presentation will be: Forest Fire in Northwest Montana – Past, Present, and Future by Rick Trembath.
Hear local woman discuss book on experiences as hospice nurse, volunteer
POLSON — Please join us at the North Lake County Public Library on Friday, Aug. 2, at 1 p.m. to meet multi-talented author RuthiE Neilanas she introduces her latest book,“A Sweet Taste of the Last Slice.” RuthiE will share from her experience as a hospice nurse and volunteer. RSVP to Helen Mangels at 406-833-0009.
Feel free to bring a friend or someone who may want or need to know more about hospice care. Refreshments will be served.
Pioneer Days fun
RONAN — The Pioneer Days celebration begins on Friday, Aug. 2 and continues through Sunday, Aug. 4 at the Ronan Fairgrounds. Ronan Pioneer Days is a community event with fun for the whole family. The Kid’s Fishing Derby takes place at Ronan City Park from 8 a.m.-noon. A golf scramble happens at the Mission Mountain Golf Course beginning at 10 a.m. Bulls and Broncs Rodeo takes place at 7:30 p.m. at the Lake County Fairgrounds. Street dances with live music take place from 9 p.m.-1:30 a.m. There will be plenty of good old-fashioned entertainment. For more information call 406-676-8300 or look for Ronan Pioneer Days on Facebook.
Saturday, August 3
Enjoy ‘The Cemetery Club’ performance
POLSON — Port Polson Players presents Ivan Menchell’s “The Cemetery Club,” July 25 – Aug. 11. All shows run Thursday through Saturday evenings at 7:30 p.m. with Sunday matinees at 2 p.m. Reservations are available by calling the Players box office at 406-883-9212 or through the theatre website at: portpolsonplayers.com.
Ninepipes Museum to host First Saturday Artist-Artisan Event
CHARLO — Ninepipes Museum of Early Montana History invites the public to meet local and indigenous artists, artisans, musicians and photographers, and enjoy delicious huckleberry pastries from Allard’s Huckleberry Jam Factory on Saturday, Aug. 3, from 10:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Our August event features traditional Native artisans Aspen and Cameron Decker, cartoon and wool felt artisans Terry and Shawn Davis, mohair tack artisan Janey Salomon, Potter Carolyn Schoening, and musician Lyle Cronk playing and singing old western ballads. Author Dave Scott will sign his book about fighting wildfires “Fury of the Beast,” and Ruthie Nelian will be here to play her flute and chat about her book “The Sweet Taste of the Last Slice,” chronicling her experience as a hospice nurse.
Pioneer Days plays 3-0n-3 game
RONAN — Mission Valley 3-on-3 Ronan Pioneer Days event will be held Aug. 3 at the Ronan Event Center parking lots. Divisions will start with 1st grade through adults with a coed division.
Free throw, 3-point contests and dunk contests held on Leonard Park Logging Center Court.
Each team entry is $160 ($5 transaction fee if pay online).
Any questions you can contact Steve Woll at 406-261-1521.
No refunds will be given after backets are posted.
Sunday, August 4
‘The Cemetery Club’ performs matinee
POLSON — Port Polson Players presents, Ivan Menchell’s “The Cemetery Club,” July 25 – Aug. 11. All shows run Thursday through Saturday evenings at 7:30 p.m. with Sunday matinees at 2 p.m. Reservations are available by calling the Players box office at 406-883-9212.
Free Glacier Park entry
GLACIER PARK — Entry to Glacier National Park is free on Sunday, Aug. 4, in celebration of the Great American Outdoors Act.
Tuesday, August 6
Discuss dementia services
POLSON — On Tuesday, Aug. 6, from 11:30-12:30 p.m. in the Library Community Room a lunchtime conversation on dementia friendly services. The library has received a grant to offer dementia friendly services. Please plan to share your thoughts and ideas on this important topic. RSVP by Aug. 1 by calling 406-883-8225 so that we can plan our luncheon accordingly. Thank you to Libraries Transforming Communities- Accessible Small and Rural Communities.
Local author discusses book
POLSON — On Tuesday, Aug. 6, from 6-7:30 p.m. at North Lake County Public Library, Susie Wall, who is a local author, will be here to discuss her new book: 100 Things to Do in Montana Before You Die. Susie Wall will be selling & signing copies of her book during this event. This program is free and open to the public.
Wednesday, August 7
Biological Station luncheon
POLSON — Luncheon for Flathead Lake Biological Station held at Bunker’s Restaurant will Tom Bansak.
CASA holds Trunk Treasures sale
POLSON — On Saturday, Sep. 7, from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. CASA will hold a Trunk Treasures sale in the parking lot of Polson High School. Sellers can purchase a 9 X 18 parking spot for $15 or two for $25 to sell their goods from. Proceeds are kept by the sellers. Call 406-883-0158 to reserve your space.
CASA holds Trunk Treasures sale
POLSON — On Saturday, Sep. 7, from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. CASA will hold a Trunk Treasures sale in the parking lot of Polson High School. Sellers can purchase a 9 X 18 parking spot for $15 or two for $25 to sell their goods from. Proceeds are kept by the sellers. Call 406-883-0158 to reserve your space.
Polson museum open 7-days per week
POLSON — The Polson Flathead Lake Museum is located at 708 Main Street, Polson and is open Monday-Saturday 10 a.m.-4 p.m. and Sunday 1-4 p.m.
Summer Soiree held
POLSON — Join us on Wednesday, Aug. 7, from 5:30-9 p.m., for a remarkable evening fundraiser with panoramic views of Flathead Lake at 29368 Black Bear Trail, in Polson. Immerse yourself in the soulful melodies of Rob Quist & Great Northern during a private concert, while indulging in a delightful array of appetizers and refreshing beverages.
This exclusive event is limited to only 125 attendees, ensuring an intimate and unforgettable experience.
Tickets are $65 a person. All proceeds from the event will directly support the Flathead Lakers and our mission to safeguard clean water and protect healthy ecosystems in the Flathead watershed.
The purchase of a ticket for the Summer Soiree covers food, beverage, and entertainment costs for the evening. We welcome additional donations to the work of the Flathead Lakers and will be making a special appeal at the event.
Thursday, August 8
‘The Cemetery Club’ performed
POLSON — Port Polson Players presents, Ivan Menchell’s “The Cemetery Club,” July 25 – Aug. 11. All shows run Thursday through Saturday evenings at 7:30 p.m. with Sunday matinees at 2 p.m. Reservations are available by calling the Players box office at 406-883-9212.
Families First Bingo held
POLSON — Join Families First every Thursday in August (1, 8, 15, 22, 29) at Glacier Brewing at 6 p.m. for Bingo. Half of the Bingo card sales will benefit Families First programming in Lake County. Families First strengthens families through education, connection, play, and partnership. Bring the family.
There will be activities for kids.
Summer Reading Program holds Movie Day
POLSON — It’s “Movie Day” for the North Lake County Public Library’s Summer Reading Program. This event will be held at the Polson Showboat Theater from 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 8. We will watch “How to Train Your Dragon.”
Visit northlakecountylibrary.org or call 406-883-8225, for more information.